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Garthson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Where is the Garthson family from?

You can see how Garthson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garthson family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Garthson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 12 Garthson families living in Shetland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Garthson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Garthson families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garthson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Garthson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 87 census records available for the last name Garthson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garthson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Garthson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Garthson. For the veterans among your Garthson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garthson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Garthson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Garthson in 1978 was 67, and 72 in 2002.

Garthson Surname Meaning

Where is the Garthson family from?

What Garthson family records will you find?

What is the average Garthson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Garthson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Garthson in 1978 was 67, and 72 in 2002.

123	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
13	Immigration Records
87	Census and Voter Lists
94	Member Trees

123	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
13	Immigration Records
87	Census and Voter Lists
94	Member Trees

Garthson Family History